30 Questions
What is the main focus of the study of morality?
Behaviour towards each other, animals, and the environment
Which of the following best describes an amoral person?
An individual unconcerned with behaving in a morally acceptable way
What is the role of a moral system in guiding behavior?
To promote acceptable behavior in various aspects of life
How can a moral person be distinguished from an immoral person?
By their sense of what is right and wrong
What is the most well-known ethical principle mentioned in the text?
Ethic of reciprocity
What distinguishes an immoral person?
Unconcerned with moral acceptability
Who is referred to as the author of the golden rule across various religions?
Jesus Christ
Which religious text contains the command 'Worship no god but Me' and prohibits making images?
Bible
In the Bible passage Romans 13: 8-10, what obligation is emphasized?
Love
Who were the words 'Be under obligation to no one' from Romans 13: 8-10 addressed to?
Believers
What is key to the growth of an organism according to the information provided?
Nutrition
Which analogy is used to explain the stages of development from an infant to an adult in the text?
Seed germination
What is the main difference between Caste and Karma?
Caste is determined by birth, while Karma is about cause and effect.
Who wrote the Hadith?
Prophet Muhammad
What guides Muslims in issues of morality according to the text?
The Quran
What is the purpose of the Creed in Islam?
To declare the oneness of God and acknowledge Muhammad as the messenger
What is a moral dilemma?
A situation requiring a choice between two conflicting behaviors
What are the Five Pillars of Islam aimed to guide?
Muslim behavior
What is a key aspect of co-operation highlighted in the text?
Sacrificing personal feelings, ideas, or goals to achieve common goals
On what levels do people commonly co-operate for the common good according to the passage?
Economically, Nationally, Ecumenically, Internationally
What is a potential outcome of people cooperating with bad motives?
Negative consequences
In Islam, what does the Quran encourage believers to do regarding co-operation?
Value deep concern for others and strive to create a better society
What does the Quran emphasize in relation to showing kindness?
Extend kindness to a wide range of individuals
How does co-operation in Islam express the need for a better society?
By valuing deep concern for others and positive values
What does sin represent in Christianity?
The natural selfishness that each person is born with
Which of the following is NOT part of the four things needed for forgiveness in Christianity?
Justice
What is the purpose of doing 'Penance' in seeking forgiveness in Christianity?
To demonstrate true remorse and sorrow for your wrongdoings
Which biblical parable teaches the concept of forgiveness?
The Story of the Prodigal Son and the Forgiving Father
What does Luke 17:3-4 instruct Christians to do regarding forgiveness?
To rebuke those who sin and forgive them when they repent
What does Matthew 6:12-15 encourage Christians to do regarding forgiveness?
Forgive others in order to be forgiven by God
Study Notes
Morality and Values
- Morality is a set of rules and beliefs that distinguish good and bad behavior.
- It deals with how people should behave towards each other, animals, and the environment.
- A moral person has a sense of what is right and wrong, while an immoral person behaves unacceptably, and an amoral person is unconcerned with moral behavior.
- The golden rule or ethic of reciprocity is a well-known moral principle.
- A caste is a social group determining one's position in life, while karma teaches that positive actions cause positive effects, and negative actions produce negative effects.
Quran and Hadith
- The Quran is the sacred text of Islam, guiding Muslims in morality and Islamic issues.
- The Hadith is a record of the deeds and sayings of Prophet Muhammad, collected and written down in the 8th and 9th centuries.
- The five pillars of Islam guide Muslim behavior: creed, praying, fasting, alms giving, and pilgrimage.
Moral Dilemmas
- A moral dilemma is a situation requiring a choice between two equal moral alternatives.
- The universal moral code is a set of moral principles applicable globally.
Bible Passages
- Romans 13: 8-10: obligation to no one, love your neighbor as yourself, and do not commit adultery, murder, steal, or covet.
- Exodus 20: 3-17: worship no god but Me, do not make images, honor your parents, do not murder, commit adultery, steal, or give false testimony.
Growing Up
- Growing up involves developmental stages from infancy to adulthood.
- Co-operation is essential in different levels, including economically, nationally, ecumenically, and internationally.
Co-operation
- Co-operation results in good or bad outcomes, depending on the motives.
- In Islam, co-operation is encouraged to create a better society, based on positive values and concern for others.
Sin in Christianity
- Sin is natural selfishness, causing harm to others and separation from God.
- The Ten Commandments guide Christian behavior, and forgiveness involves repentance, confession, penance, and forgiveness.
Forgiveness in Christianity
- The parable of the lost son and the forgiving father teaches that God forgives sinners who return to Him.
- The story of the forgiving father encourages Christians to forgive others as God forgives them.
Test your knowledge on topics covering morality, values, growing up, religion, the Bible, talents, competition, cooperation, trust, sin, forgiveness, learning, truth, freedom, and community in Grade 8 to Grade 9 Religious Studies units.
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